Meet Oliver James

We were lucky to catch up with Oliver James recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Oliver, we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?

It comes from within, a desire, a burning passion, to be the best version of yourself. This is the kindling, and the match comes from one’s inspiration and their mentors.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I began writing, recording, and performing my music in 2010 as a second career. My third album, Revelating, came out in the spring of 2025. It’s available on compact disc and vinyl, and is also in all streaming platforms.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Creativity: read, listen, absorb as many creative ideas as possible. There are no bad ideas.

Open to spontaneity: they say that inspiration is a fiscal vamp. When inspiration reveals itself, be prepared to accept it at all costs.

Drive: never give up. Never give in. Never compromise apyour artistic vision. That’s where the magic lives.

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

Are We Rolling Yet by Phill Brown. Brown is a world renowned music engineer and producer. His insights on the artistic process are priceless.

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